Library and recreation department services won’t be drastically cut, but residents will see a little extra on their tax bills next year.

County Council approved a 1.7-mill tax increase during second reading of the county’s 2010-11 budget on Monday. The tax increase will add another $403,815, and it means that library and recreation services council members talked about cutting at first reading will remain in the budget. Council must have one more reading of the budget to finalize it.

WHAT: Camp Clad, (Children Learning About Diabetes) hosted by the diabetes education clinic at the University of South Carolina at Lancaster. The camp is designed to create a fun and safe environment for children, ages 6 to 12, and teens ages 13 to 17 with type 1 diabetes.

Heat winners Watkins and Chris Bell were on the front row. When the green flag dropped, the field roared into turns one and two side by side. Coming out of turn two, it was a five-car battle for the lead between Watkins, Bell, Tyler Love, Kenny Ramsey and Jason Conner. The five cars put on a show for the race’s first couple of laps.

Might Lancaster County be home to the company that may grow to be as large as Google, Starbucks or Adidas?

Gov. Mark Sanford believes Red Ventures has the potential to do so, and said Tuesday’s ceremony was a big step toward that point.

Sanford joined local officials and executives with Red Ventures, as the online marketing and sales company held a groundbreaking ceremony for its second building at its campus in the 521 Corporate Park in Indian Land.